Madeline Kaye

Environment / Energy Coyotes have established themselves as a presence on the island. With the Town Biologists, we have developed and implemented a coyote management plan to deal with this threat. Our dedicated Turtle Patrol volunteers and Shorebird Stewards are working hard to protect these criticcally important pieces of the intricate Kiawah wildlife protection puzzle. Environment / Energy Town efforts have helped restore our population to about 20-25, but we continue to lose bobcats. The bottom line: we must be proactive. Talk to your friends and neighbors. Check to see that your pest-control company has signed the Town’s pledge not to use SGAs. Infrastructure / Transportation Sea-level rise and stormwater damage: We have a healthy and strong due system that offers good protection on the ocean side of the island, but the marsh is particularly vulnerable to the ravages of sea level rise and storm surges. We recently established a Resiliency committee to get out in front of these challenges. I'll continue to lead this effort with a team of talented, knowledgable and committee community volunteers.